11 January,2026 07:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Thalapathy Vijay
Thalapathy Vijay has been in the news after his last film, Jana Nayagan, faced a major CBFC delay, due to which its release is stalled. While fans eagerly await the release of his film, there is some good news for them. Thalapathy Vijay's 2016 film Theri is set to return to theatres, giving fans a reason to rejoice.
Even as Vijay's upcoming film Jana Nayagan faces a delay, the re-release of Theri is expected to bring back memories of the star's popular action role. Producer Kalaipuli S. Thanu of V Creations took to his X account to announce that the film will be re-released on January 15, 2026. This will also mark ten years since the film was first released. The production house shared the news along with a special poster of the film.
Directed by Atlee, Theri features Vijay in a double role as DCP Vijaya Kumar and Joseph Kuruvilla. The story follows a former police officer who gives up his job to protect and raise his young daughter in peace. Trouble returns when his past resurfaces and puts his daughter's life in danger. Child actor Nainika played Vijay's daughter, while Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Amy Jackson also had key roles. The film was remade in Hindi in 2025 and titled Baby John. It starred Varun Dhawan, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Keerthy Suresh in pivotal roles.
The re-release comes at a time when fans are eagerly awaiting Vijay's next film, Jana Nayagan. The film, which is said to be Vijay's final movie, has been delayed due to certification issues. It was earlier scheduled to hit theatres on January 9, 2026. Directed by H. Vinoth and produced by Venkat K. Narayana under KVN Productions, Jana Nayagan is being billed as Thalapathy Vijay's last film.
The film was submitted to the CBFC on December 18, 2025, and was viewed by the examining committee. On December 22, 2025, an email was received stating that the film would be granted a U/A 16+ certificate, subject to a few changes. The changes were incorporated, and the film was re-submitted. On January 9, the court put a temporary stay on an earlier order that had directed the CBFC to issue a U/A certificate. The next hearing will take place on January 21.
